Access
eVisa
EPassport Atlas
Costa Rica passport to Australia
Costa Rica passport holders need an eVisa for Australia, applied for online before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
FStay 180 days
Australia → Costa RicaGet an email when Costa Rica → Australia rules change
One confirmation email, then only when the data actually changes.
No account needed. Unsubscribe with one click.
Key facts
- Australia lets 46 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Costa Rica is not one of them.
- Costa Rica passports get “eVisa” at 42 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Australia passports get “Visa free” in Costa Rica.
Nearby passports travelling to Australia
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
Costa RicaAustralia- Typical duration
- 19.4 hours
- From
- SJO · LIR · FON
- To
- SYD · MEL · BNE
Usual hubs
United States · 26.3 hours
Canada · 26 hours
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Costa Rica
Country profile
Capital
San José
Population
5.3 million
Area
51,100 km²
Currency
Costa Rican colón CRC
Languages
Spanish
Time zone
UTC-06:00
Foreign-born
628,404 · 2024
Migrant share
12.2%
Ethnic groups · 2011
- White or Mestizo83.6%
- Mulatto6.7%
- none2.9%
- Indigenous2.4%
- unspecified2.2%
- Black or African descent1.1%
- Other1.1%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Australia
Country profile
Capital
Canberra
Population
27.4 million
Area
7,686,850 km²
Currency
Australian dollar AUD
Languages
English
Time zone
UTC+08:00–UTC+11:00
Foreign-born
8.1 million · 2024
Migrant share
30.4%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- English33%
- Australian29.9%
- Irish9.5%
- Scottish8.6%
- Chinese5.5%
- unspecified4.7%
- Other16.1%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type I
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 000 · Ambulance 000
Dialing code
+61
Airports
SYD · MEL · BNE · PER
Highlights
- Sydney Opera House
- Great Barrier Reef
- Uluru
- Great Ocean Road
- Tasmanian Wilderness
Costa Rica · eVisa
FAQ
Does a Costa Rica passport need a visa for Australia?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “eVisa”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Australia immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Australia typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Australia mission.
What about a Australia passport entering Costa Rica?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.
How do you apply for Australia as a visitor?
Visitor 600 / ETA / eVisitor：Usually 3, 6 or 12 months。Apply for the matching visitor product in ImmiAccount. No work.